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Johnny O'Keefe

voc, 1935-1978 AU, Bondi Junction, New South Wales
Singer / Musician of Rock and Pop
A.k.a. John Michael O'Keefe

Johnny O'Keefe (born January 19 1935, Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia - died October 6 1978, Sydney, Australia) was an Australian Rock'n'Roll singer. Began his career in the mid to late 1950's when, together with American born entrepreneur Lee Gordon (2), he pioneered rock'n'roll in Australia. He earned the title of "The Wild One" from his frantic stage antics and his 1959 recording of "Shout" became an Australian rock'n'roll' national anthem. Johnny O'Keefe almost single handedly established the Australian recording industry. He won over a very cynical recording company, radio stations and the Australian record buying public. During his carrer he scored 29 Top 40 hits. He fought long and hard to promote Australian talent and to ensure that Australian artists were afforded the opportunity to record. He was the first Australian artist to ever make the Australian Top 40 charts, with "Wild One". He was the first Australian artist to be signed by and record for a major international label - the US Liberty based label. This gave him US sales in excess of 100,000 for "She's My Baby" and two No.1 hits and a No. 2 hit in Australia. He released over 50 singles, 50 EP's and 100 albums. He wrote and produced hits for other Australian artists; managed the careers of others; compered 4 highly successful tv programs; performed to millions around Australia; toured America, performing in 36 major cities and appeared on "American Bandstand" and "The Ed Sullivan Show" - all firsts for an Australian entertainer; entertained troops in Vietnam; was a major attraction at the 3 day Sunbury Outdoor Music Festival in 1973; and played a key role in the introduction of Australia's "Mo" entertainment awards.

     
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
Plays With
The Escorts
Popular Tracks   
Shout on The Wild One by Johnny O'Keefe
Mockingbird on The Wild One by Johnny O'Keefe
Im Counting on You on Love Songs & Ballads by Johnny O'Keefe
She Wears My Ring on Love Songs & Ballads by Johnny O'Keefe
She's My Baby on I Thank You by Johnny O'Keefe
I Thank You on Love Songs & Ballads by Johnny O'Keefe
Right Now on The Wild One by Johnny O'Keefe
Shes My Baby on The Wild One by Johnny O'Keefe
Save the Last Dance for Me on Love Songs & Ballads by Johnny O'Keefe
So Tough on The Wild One by Johnny O'Keefe

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Johnny O'Keefe A CelebrationJohnny O'Keefe2015Album
The Wild One - The Very BestJohnny O'Keefe2008Compil.
The Wild One Collector's EditionJohnny O'Keefe2008Compil.
The Very Best Of Johnny O'KeefeJohnny O'Keefe2008Compil.
The Definitive CollectionJohnny O'Keefe2004Compil.
The Wild One. His Greatest Hits (And Other Classics From The Era)Johnny O'Keefe2001Compil.
The 20 Most RequestedJohnny O'Keefe2000Compil.
Rockin' With Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee JaysJohnny O'Keefe2000Album
Greatest HitsJohnny O'Keefe1997Compil.
The Birth of Australian Rock'n'RollJohnny O'Keefe1996Compil.
Teletracks 1962-1964Johnny O'Keefe1992Compil.
Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long) / She Wears My RingJohnny O'Keefe1992Single
The Wild One - Early, Rare And Rockin' Sides 1958-1960Johnny O'Keefe1989Compil.
ShoutJohnny O'Keefe1989Single
The Last ConcertJohnny O'Keefe1988Album
J.O'K SO TOUGHJohnny O'Keefe1988Compil.
Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long)Johnny O'Keefe1986Single
J. O'K - The Johnny O'Keefe StoryJohnny O'Keefe1982Compil.
Real Wild Child, Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee JaysJohnny O'Keefe, The Dee Jays1981Compil.
JO'K Rare ItemsJohnny O'Keefe1978Compil.
A Tribute To Johnny O'Keefe - 22 Golden GreatsJohnny O'Keefe1978Compil.
High Rollin' ManJohnny O'Keefe1978Single
2NX 21 Years of Rock And RollCol Joye, Johnny O'Keefe1977Single
One of those nights/Rock n Roll will stand (It will stand)Johnny O'Keefe1977Single
The Living Legend Of Johnny O'KeefeJohnny O'Keefe1975Compil.
The Great Johnny O'KeefeJohnny O'Keefe1975Compil.
On The RoadJohnny O'Keefe1975Single
The Peppermint TwistJohnny O'Keefe1975Album
Johnny B.GoodeJohnny O'Keefe1974Album
King Of RockJohnny O'Keefe1974Compil.
Johnny O'Keefe LiveJohnny O'Keefe1973Album
jo'kJohnny O'Keefe1973Album
MockingbirdJohnny O'Keefe And Margaret McLaren With The Stuart Park Show Group1973Single
So ToughJohnny O'Keefe1972Single
The Wild One Rocks AgainJohnny O'Keefe1972Compil.
The Great J.O.KJohnny O'Keefe1972Compil.
20th Anniversary AlbumJohnny O'Keefe1972Compil.
Rockin' With The KingJohnny O'Keefe1970Album
Confessions Of A Lonely ManJohnny O'Keefe1970Single
She's My BabyJohnny O'Keefe1970Compil.
She's My BabyJohnny O'Keefe1970Single
Come On And Take My HandJohnny O'Keefe1969Single
She's My Baby/She Wears My RIngJohnny O'Keefe1969Single
Live On The Gold CoastJohnny O'Keefe With The Escorts1968Album
Where The Action IsJohnny O'Keefe1967Single
The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow And Other J.O'K. HitsJohnny O'Keefe1966Album
The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow / Mansion Over The HilltopJohnny O'Keefe1966Single
J. O'KJohnny O'Keefe1966Single
Hey, Girl / Don't Be CruelJohnny O'Keefe1966Single
She Wears My RingJohnny O'Keefe1966Single
Be Careful Of Stones That You ThrowJohnny O'Keefe1966Single
Will You Still Love Me TomorrowJohnny O'Keefe1965Single
Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's GoJohnny O'Keefe1965Single
Just A Closer Walk With TheeJohnny O'Keefe1964Single
She Wears My RingJohnny O'Keefe1964Single
Rock 'N' Roll Will Stand / Will You Still Love Me TomorrowJohnny O'Keefe1964Single
Shake Baby Shake! + Twist And Shout! EPJohnny O'Keefe1964Single
She Wears My Ring / Let's Love TonightJohnny O'Keefe1964Single
ShoutJohnny O'Keefe With The Rajahs1964Single
The J.O'K. SoundJohnny O'Keefe1964Album
Don't Be CruelJohnny O'Keefe1964Single
Shake Baby ShakeJohnny O'Keefe1963Album
About Love ...Johnny O'Keefe1963Album
Oldies But GoodiesJohnny O'Keefe1963Album
Twist It UpJohnny O'Keefe1963Single
The Good Old Days Of Rock & RollJohnny O'Keefe1963Album
Move, Baby, MoveJohnny O'Keefe1963Single
Shake, Baby, Shake / Good Luck CharmJohnny O'Keefe1963Single
I Thank YouJohnny O'Keefe1963Single
I Thank YouJohnny O'Keefe1963Single
Johnny O'Keefe's So ToughJohnny O'Keefe1963Single
Twistin' TimeJohnny O'Keefe1962Single
SingJohnny O'Keefe1962Single
Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long) / My Love (La Paloma)Johnny O'Keefe1962Single
Sing Sing SingJohnny O'Keefe1962Single
Sing!Johnny O'Keefe1962Single
More Twistin' With J. O' KJohnny O'Keefe1962Single
Twistin' With J. O' KJohnny O'Keefe1962Single
I'm Counting On YouJohnny O'Keefe1961Single
JubileeJohnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1960Single
Six O'Clock Rock Vol 111Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays, Ernie Freeman's Orchestra & Chorus1960Single
Ready For You / Save The Last Dance For MeJohnny O'Keefe1960Single
The Big ShowJohnny O'Keefe1960Album
It's Too LateJohnny O'Keefe1960Single
6 O'Clock Rock Vol. 2Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1960Single
Don't You KnowJohnny O'Keefe1960Single
Right NowJohnny O'Keefe1960Single
ShoutJohnny O'Keefe1959Single
6 O'Clock Rock Vol.1Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1959Single
Swan-ee River / Steady GameJohnny O'Keefe With The Dee Jays1959Single
Why Do They Doubt Our LoveJohnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1959Single
She's My Baby / It's Too LateJohnny O'Keefe1959Single
She's My BabyJohnny O'Keefe1959Single
Johnny's Golden AlbumJohnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1958Album
Shakin' At The StadiumJohnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1958Single
So ToughJohnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1958Single
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / Over The MountainJohnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays1958Single
I Ain't Gonna Do ItJohnny O'Keefe1958Single
Shake Baby ShakeJohnny O'Keefe1958Single
The Wild One - Early, Rare And Rockin' Sides 1958-1960Johnny O'KeefeCompil.
Sioux City SueJohnny O'KeefeSingle
On StageJohnny O'KeefeAlbum
High Rollin' ManJohnny O'KeefeSingle
My Heart Belongs To Only YouJohnny O'KeefeSingle
I'm Counting On YouJohnny O'KeefeSingle
J.O'K. Ballads Featuring "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw"Johnny O'KeefeCompil.
Cry Cry BabyJohnny O'KeefeSingle
Yes, Indeed I DoJohnny O'KeefeSingle
Keep On Smiling/(You've Got Me) Dangling On A StringJohnny O'KeefeSingle
Collectors Items From The Rockin' 50'sJohnny O'KeefeAlbum
The Best Of Johnny O'KeefeJohnny O'KeefeCompil.
The Explosive Johnny O'KeefeJohnny O'KeefeCompil.
Shakin` At The Stadium Volume 2Johnny O'KeefeSingle
I Am BlessedJohnny O'KeefeSingle
The Legend of Johnny O'Keefe: 20 Greatest HitsJohnny O'KeefeCompil.
I'm Still Alive !Johnny O'KeefeAlbum
The Wild One's King-Size HitsJohnny O'KeefeCompil.
At The Waltzing MatildaJohnny O'KeefeAlbum
Ooh Poo Pah Doo / EcstacyJohnny O'KeefeSingle
Move Baby Move / I Thank YouJohnny O'KeefeSingle
Whole Lotta Shakin'Johnny O'KeefeSingle
Peek-A-Boo / What Da Ya Know!Johnny O'KeefeSingle
Shout!Johnny O'Keefe, The Dee JaysAlbum
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